Author - The Journal
Benjamin Rubin
Position: Journal Staff Writer

Selwyn Whiteskunk unofficially elected as new Ute Mountain Ute chairman

A White Mesa representative wins against the incumbent, while two Towaoc candidates tied and a councilman is reelected

What to know about tomorrow’s Ute Mountain Ute general election

Four seats are open: one chairman, one White Mesa representative and two Towaoc council members

Gas leak at Cortez Middle School prompts evacuation

Executive director applauds swift emergency response

Utah greenlights uranium mine northeast of Monticello

Canada-based Anfield Energy can begin construction on mine in San Juan County, Utah

‘Do more with less:’ Montezuma Social Services face financial pressure

Federal and state cuts create additional pressures ahead for county’s ability to provide aid

The sheriff, the commissioner and the AI critic – who has all the facts?

Commissioner says that AI critic leaves out key details of Sheriff’s Office report and county budget; sheriff says the critic tells the truth

Duck-billed dinosaur identified in BLM badlands of San Juan County

The nine-ton Ahshiselsaurus wimani lived about 75 million years ago

Man who killed bear in Dolores fined $500 for illegally discharging firearm

Illegal hunting charge amended to violation for failing to latch bear-resistant trash

Zooming in: Cortez allows virtual attendance for council members in divisive vote

An amendment allowing council members to appear at meetings remotely six times per year passes 4-3

Car drives off Colorado 145 into Dolores River

Alcohol is being investigated as a potential cause in single-vehicle accident

Natives call for Colorado downwinders to be included in RECA – but say the uranium fight isn’t over

Diné and Ute Mountain Ute Natives gather in White Mesa, Utah, to confront a decades-long battle with the nuclear fuel cycle

Suspect in shooting near Cortez food pantry booked on weapons charges

Ezekiel Whiskers in possession of a concealed handgun while apparently intoxicated